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How long for a foot fracture to heal totally?
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Fractures typically: Take 6-8 weeks to heal. There can be some residual nuisance aches and pains for a while afterwards.
Answered 5/25/2021
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Healing: It really depends on the severity of the fracture and which bone of the 28 in the foot is involved.
Answered 2/25/2013
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Depends on what bone: Toes can heal in 3 weeks, metatarsals 6 to 8 weeks, rear foot 8 to 12 weeks.
Answered 8/4/2012
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Around 4-8 weeks: Bone healing usually takes about 4-8 weeks. Some may take longer and some never heal.
Answered 9/28/2016
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